How to get from Essendon to Frankston by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Essendon to Frankston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the 901 bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong) station to Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 8 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

128minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Bus - 901
901
Walk to Frankston
Leaves from Essendon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Essendon
  • 2
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    21 min
  • 4
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    Pakenham
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dandenong
    44 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)
    ID 20157
    100 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Frankston
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston)
    ID 40396
    41 min
  • 9
    Walk to Frankston
    Walk to
    Frankston
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus, train and tram

To get from Essendon to Frankston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 59 tram from 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon) station to 1-Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the 901 bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong) station to Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 29 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

149minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 59
59
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Bus - 901
901
Walk to Frankston
Leaves from 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon)
    ID 19277
    170 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    1-Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17877
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    250 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    Pakenham
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dandenong
    44 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)
    ID 20157
    100 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Frankston
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston)
    ID 40396
    41 min
  • 10
    Walk to Frankston
    Walk to
    Frankston
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon to Frankston

The distance between Essendon, Melbourne and Frankston, Melbourne is approximately 62.91 km, which can typically be travelled in 128 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon to Frankston by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Essendon

Essendon is located at Essendon, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Essendon.

Train stations close to Essendon:

  • Essendon

Bus stations close to Essendon:

  • Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
  • Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)
  • Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)

Public transport stations close to Frankston, Melbourne

Frankston is located at Frankston, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston).

Train stations close to Frankston:

  • Frankston
  • Leawarra
  • Kananook

Bus stations close to Frankston:

  • Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston)
  • Playne St/Young St (Frankston)
  • Frankston Station/Fletcher Rd (Frankston)

Related Routes

By bus, train and tram

To get from Essendon to Frankston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 59 tram from 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon) station to 1-Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the 901 bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong) station to Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 29 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

149minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 59
59
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Bus - 901
901
Walk to Frankston
Leaves from 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon)
    ID 19277
    170 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    1-Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17877
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    250 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    Pakenham
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dandenong
    44 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)
    ID 20157
    100 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Frankston
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston)
    ID 40396
    41 min
  • 10
    Walk to Frankston
    Walk to
    Frankston
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Essendon to Frankston?

    The fastest way takes 128 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line 901.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Essendon to Frankston?

    The alternative route takes 149 minutes, using Bus line 59, Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line 901.

  • Is there a direct train between Essendon and Frankston in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 8 min.

  • Which train line goes from Essendon to Frankston in Melbourne?

    The CRAIGIEBURN train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Essendon to Flinders Street station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Flinders Street station near Frankston in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Essendon to Frankston in Melbourne by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Essendon and Frankston in Melbourne by train and bus is about 2 hr 8 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Essendon to get to Frankston in Melbourne?

    Get on the CRAIGIEBURN train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Essendon in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Essendon and Frankston in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the Flinders Street stop, which is closest to Frankston in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Essendon to Frankston?

    The ride from Essendon to Frankston costs A$5.30.

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